Grand Marshals
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Ron Smiley
KDKA Meteorologist
We are pleased to present our 2025 Parade Co-Grand Marshal, Meteorologist Ron Smiley of KDKA! See his bio below to learn a little more about Ron!
For nearly a decade, Meteorologist Ron Smiley has been helping get the people of Western Pennsylvania get their mornings started off right with an upbeat and accurate weather report on KDKA.
Before landing in Pittsburgh, Ron forecasted in parts of Tornado Alley in Arkansas, tracked hurricanes in New Orleans, and dealt with his first real winter weather forecast in Indianapolis. There's not a lot in the way of weather that Ron hasn't seen. Even with 25 years in the business now, Ron still tries to treat every forecast with the respect it deserves.
"With all the microclimates in Western Pennsylvania, this is by far the hardest place I have ever forecast. There are no easy days when it comes to forecasting here in Western Pennsylvania. The weather here will humble you quickly."
Born a Texan, Ron grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, after his dad retired from the Air Force. He often times says that if he can grow up under a drill sergeants roof, then he can take anything that life can throw at him.
After graduating from Little Rock Catholic High, Ron pursued his degree at Arkansas Tech University.
In Ron's free time, you'll find him out at local festivals and markets with his two daughters, Haley and Chloe. You also may see him out with his fiancée, Bethany. Bethany also has two kids.
Ron also loves to ride his bike along trails across town and frequently coaches and referees basketball and soccer games in the South Hills.
Rick Kehoe
Former Pittsburgh Penguin
We are pleased to present our 2025 Parade Co-Grand Marshal, Former Pittsburgh Penguin, Rick Kehoe. Check out his bio below!
Rick Kehoe was acquired from the Toronto Maple Leafs on September 13, 1974 after 3 seasons in their organization. He was a right winger that played 10 seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins. During his career in the Burg, he led the team in goals and points on three occasions with a career high 55 goals in the 1980-81 season. He recorded 25 or more goals in nine of his ten campaigns as a Penguin while topping the 30 goal mark 5 times.
Kehoe played in the mid-season NHL All-Star game on two occasions. In 1981, he won the Lady Byng Trophy. He retired after the 1984-85 season due too herniated discs in his neck finishing with 312 goals and 324 assists in a Penguin uniform.
After retiring, he became Director of Pro Scouting in the organization until the 1987-88 seasons when he became an assistant coach for 12 years. He was on the coaching staff when Pittsburgh won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1991 & 1992. Rick was also an assistant coach in the 1992 & 1993 NHL All- Star games. Rick became head coach from 2001 to 2003.
Rick spent over 30 years in the Penguins organization as a player, scout, assistant coach, and head coach. Before finishing his hockey career, he also scouted for the New York Rangers until the 2020 season.